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• referenced above. Therefore, selenium will not present any restrictions relative revegetation <br />of the soils examined. <br />Organic Matter <br />A total of 10 samples were analyzed for organic matter. Table 8, Soil Analysis indicates <br />rather high levels of organic matter. This is due, in part to the manner in which field <br />personnel collected the samples. Four samples exhibited high organic matter. This is a <br />result of collecting soil samples in close proximity to the coal outcrops. It does not indicate <br />problems relative to contamination of topsoil during the removal process except in those <br />minor instances where topsoil is removed in close proximity to the coal outcrops. <br />Texture Analysis <br />Each of the 10 soil samples, as well as one representative overburden sample, were analyzed <br />for texture. The results of the analysis as described in Table 9 indicate the predominant soil <br />texture is a sandy clay loam to a sandy loam. The soil type within the permit area, 658-E, <br />as described by the SCS, also consist of clay units ranging from 42 to 50% clay composition. <br />The sandy clay loam is rated as good by the Wyoming DEQ Guidelines, Suitability Ratings <br />for soils as Sources of Topsoil Material, Table 9. The clay units within the soil type, <br />however, are rated as poor in suitability as topsoiling material. <br />• Consideration of this potential problem, followed by sound replacement techniques <br />(adequate scarifying, tilling, mulching, crimping, etc.), will ensure improvement of the <br />suitability of the units within the soil type. Overall texture as applies to suitability of the <br />soils within the permit area, can be considered fair in accordance with the above referenced <br />guidelines. <br />Soils Resources Summary <br />In summary, the chemical and physical data collected for soils within the permit area <br />demonstrate that no potential toxicity problems exist. In addition, the nutrient status of the <br />soil will be tested upon replacement on regraded areas. Overall, the soil materials within <br />the permit area can be considered good to fair based upon the data obtained from the SCS <br />and recent site specific soil analysis. <br />2.04.10 Vegetation Information <br />In an endeavor to meet the requirements of 2.04.10, the Chimney Rock Mine has conducted <br />various vegetation assessments. The results of the site specific vegetation surveys are <br />presented in Exhibit 5. <br />The plant community located within the permit area is mountain shrub. The Vegetation <br />Map (Map 6) depicts this plant community. In addition, the map depicts general areas of <br />• 2.04-33 <br />